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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1910

Page

11

Cornell Tame Since Decline of Drink Days in Ithaca

In Ithaca, hotel keepers report much less student drinking at Cornell than five or ten years ago. A 15-site canvass notes a concentrated saloon area near Buffalo, Aurora, Cayuga and Green streets. WCTU led a seniors ban, faculties backed reform, Sphinx Head and Quill and Dagger pushed sobriety, and arrests plus fines helped end heavy drinking.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell University Buffalo Street Aurora Street Cayuga and Green Streets Dutch Kitchen Zincks Senate Alhambra Clinton House Schurman Sphinx Head Quill and Dagger Williams Boys Clarence Pope Mummy Club Nalanda

Brothers Reunite After Flood Separated Years

John Robinson of Reading Pa. saw a moving picture in Denver that showed his brother William in Los Angeles. Believing him dead since the Johnstown flood, the brothers were reunited after John identified William in an aviation meet scene and then located him in California.

Denver John Robinson William Johnstown Los Angeles Reading Robinson Brown Hotel California Pennsylvania Robinson Brothers

Man walks 127 miles to face fire charge in Oregon

E. G. Gardner, poor with no bond, walked 127 miles to seek trial after receiving indictment for negligently setting fire to grass and brush in the Siskiyou National Forest Reserve. He rode 200 miles by train to Portland, pleaded not guilty, and was released on his own recognizance.

Portland Ore Siskiyou National Forest Reserve Oregon G. Gardner Bean Uncle Sam Gardner

Are you planning any building project this year on your place

A casual question asks if the owner intends to raise any structures or improvements on their property this year, seeking plans or intentions. The brief prompts consideration of potential construction or enhancements for the site.

Capitol Loan Co Marker St. T D. MN. Tolman Indiana Pythian Building Pennsylvania Massachusetts Avenue

Cincinnati meeting set with notable speakers at federation

Mrs. Philip Carpenter, chairman of the program committee for the General Federation of Women's Clubs, announces the Cincinnati gathering on Tuesday May 10. The program includes Gifford Finchot speaking on The Forest and the Family and Carrie Chapman Catt, noted suffragist, delivering remarks, described as among the most interesting arranged.

Cincinnati Philip Carpenter General Federation of Women’s Clubs Carpenter Gifford Finchot Carrie Chapman Catt

Japs Hustling London Exposition Shaping An Impressive Display

May 11 London reports a British Japanese exhibition nearing opening, promising exceptional realism and polish. Japanese workers readying the stands, packing cases, and rich exhibits while maps of displays and models are in place in the trade section. Gardens require only final touches before opening cascades start.

London Japan

Uncle Sam Bakes Pies For His Men

Cincinnati May 12. Panama canal work to be a grand round of pleasure. Uncle Sam plans a 40,000 pies daily capacity by mid summer. J H Day company builds the plant costing about 40000 dollars. Existing bakery in the canal zone turns out 10000 pies daily and operates day and night.

Cincinnati Panama Canal Big Ditch Uncle Sam Ile J. H. Day Company Panama Canal Zone

Comet Halley Foils Elopement Plan in Sharon

In Sharon Pennsylvania, Margaret Winterburn aged 17, pledged to marry B. F. Johnson of Charleston, but her parents refused consent. The couple planned a 3 am elopement. the father, awake for Halley's comet, saw the pair near the home. Johnson spurred his horse and fled, while the daughter wept as the plan collapsed.

Sharon Margaret Winterburn Samuel Winterburn Charleston Mercer County B. F. Johnson

Lost and Found Masonic Ring Seeks Owner in City

A Masonic ring is reported lost by Jas Vaughn aged 14 of N Delaware Street. A notice seeks a middle aged man with steady employment to help with factory wages at 419 B. Seashington. Year 4.

Masonic Ring Jas. Vaughn Ndelaware Street Ventingermanent Nee Willings Seashington Iplomas Moler Barber College Washington St M. J. Moore

KEISTER''S LADIES' TAILORING COL LEGE INDIANA

Public notices and classifieds from the Indianapolis Sun list Lost items, employment ads, business opportunities, and legal notices. Included are a Sigma Nu fraternity watch fob lost, a yellow dog missing, a public debt disclaimer by George Underwood, a May 24 primary vote for Harry W. Holmes, and several job and rental adverts plus foreclosure notice in Marion County court.

Sigma Nu Fraternity Theta Nu Epsilon West End Union Station George Underwood Bessie Francis Underwood Harry W. Holmes Uate of the Peace Center Township

Missing Word Contest at Indianapolis Sun Ad

Advertisements on the Sun page hide one missing word. Readers are invited to locate the word and the supplying firm, write the word and firm name on one side of a paper, include name and address, seal in an envelope, and mail or deliver to the Missing Word Editor. Cash prize awarded to the best answer. winner announced daily.

Sun Office Dolar Indianapolis Sun Illinois Street Clarence B. Clark

Oldest Bale of Cotton Sells After 38 Years

Gay Jackson May 12. T. H. Greer, age 35 at the time, refused 16 cents a pound for a bale in 1872 and kept his promise for 38 years. The bale weighed 505 pounds when first ginned and has remained in perfect condition except for one repack in 1905. He finally accepted 16 cents per pound after decades, claiming the record oldest bale of cotton.

Jackson Gay T. H. Greer Greer

Lost 80 Acres Between Dodgeville and Mineral Point

On a rocky hill midway between Dodgeville and Mineral Point an 80 acre tract in the government survey remains unsurveyed though adjacent sections are 640 acres. It is not tillable, steep and rocky, carrying some ore but never surveyed or offered for sale entry. The landowner is unknown and the hilltop affords views for 40 to 50 miles in all directions.

Dodgeville Wis Minera Point United States Survey

Irish Politician Returns From Abroad

An Albany Argus anecdote features a Irish politician named Mike returning from a trip abroad. A friend asks about Paris theaters and cafes, to which Mike replies positively about the plays and cafes. The exchange ends with a quip about pommes de terre and keeping his wits with him.

Mike Paris Albany Argus

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